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Bill Bengtson

Reporter · US

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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Bill Bengtson bbengtson@aikenstandard.com

    Aiken veteran advocates plan for Oct. 17 polo event (opens the original)

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    AIKEN — Parachutists, patriotism and polo are to be parts of the package in an Oct. 17 event at Whitney Field, with plans in place for a fundraiser to help some of the nation's most elite military veterans, via the Special Forces Foundation. "Galloping for Glory," with a high-goal polo match at the center of the contest, is to boost the foundation's drive to "contribute to the maintenance of the mind and body, and, provide acute and ongoing support in resolving, psychological, emotional and rela

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Bill Bengtson bbengtson@aikenstandard.com

    'American Pickers' crew casts net for potential pickings in Aiken area (opens the original)

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    AIKEN — Mounds of memorabilia are on track to get extra attention in a few weeks, courtesy of a History Channel program that has been a hit since 2010. Plans are for the "American Pickers" team to visit the Carolinas and Virginia in November, and an effort is underway to find "large, rare collections" and tell "the interesting story behind your stuff," as stated in promotional material. The show's hundreds of host sites, over the years, have included at least one in Aiken County. Much of the est

  3. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Bill Bengtson bbengtson@aikenstandard.com

    Downtown Aiken welcomes 'great' Oktoberfest gathering (opens the original)

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    AIKEN — Beer and good cheer were major parts of the evening atmosphere Sept. 26 in Newberry Street's festival area, with Aiken Downtown Development Association holding its annual Oktoberfest, drawing hundreds of visitors and providing a soundtrack at sunset. "We enjoy playing in Aiken, a lot," said John Hoppe, who handles the trumpet and helps with vocals in Foothills Oompah Band, from the Greenville area. His group set the event to music this year and it was a welcome opportunity, he added. Hop

  4. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Bill Bengtson/Staff

    Today’s events for Sept. 28 (opens the original)

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    The inaugural Fall Hopelands Concert Series will be held Mondays through Oct. 12. Brooke Lundy & John Vaugh will perform at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Roland H. Windham Performing Arts Stage at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place. Lawn chairs and blankets may be brought, as well as picnic dinners and non-alcoholic beverages. Parking is at the Green Boundary Club, 780 Whiskey Road. Handicap parking is available at the Rye Patch parking lot on Berrie Road and the Hopelands Gardens parking lot. In c

  5. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Bill Bengtson bbengtson@aikenstandard.com

    Aiken to hold Veterans Day parade downtown Nov. 7 (opens the original)

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    AIKEN — Plans are in place and registration is open for a Veterans Day parade in downtown Aiken — possibly the first in the city's history, by some estimates. The parade, an Aiken County Veterans Council presentation, is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The registration deadline is Nov. 1. Plans are for the route to be the same as for the Memorial Day and Christmas parades, with the gathering spot being on Park Avenue, next to Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum, and the procession heading t

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